Technical Analyst Agri-PDB (Agricultural Public Development Banks) Platform - Co-Terminus [Rome, P-2]

This position is based in Rome, Italy

Organizational Setting

The advertised position is Co-terminus, i.e., subject to a limited duration and contingent on project funding. The successful candidate will be offered a co-terminus appointment, the duration of which is strictly limited to the period of funding for the specific project and/or assignment. Any extension, if applicable, will be contingent upon the continued availability of the same funding source, the continued existence of the position, and operational needs. Co-terminus appointments are also subject to a maximum total duration of seven years, including any contract extensions. This type of appointment does not carry any expectation - legal or otherwise - of conversion to any other type of appointment with IFAD, regardless of length of service.

Staff members holding an IFAD fixed-term or indefinite appointment are eligible to apply for this co-terminus position, with their terms and conditions of employment, including contractual status, remaining unchanged. Given that the funding of this position is strictly limited in duration and conditional upon the availability of supplementary funds, should the funding cease, the position will be abolished and the staff member concerned will be subject to the relevant provisions set out in the HR Implementing Procedures.

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

The Office of Technical Delivery is responsible for providing expert technical guidance to IFAD teams engaged in the design and implementation of projects and programmes to deliver the high technical quality investments that facilitate rural transformation, and which comply with IFAD's mandate and operational policies. The Office ensures IFAD applies and disseminates state of the art knowledge in its investments and evidence on strategic themes and encourages the innovative application of global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments.

Job Role

The technical Analyst is an entry-level professional in a specialized thematic area, reporting either to a more senior Technical Specialist or to the divisional Director. Technical Analysts analyse technical and policy problems of concern to IFAD, intergovernmental bodies, and national authorities and provide analytical inputs to support the development of policies, technical approaches and proposals under supervision. The incumbent may work collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.

Position specifics:

The Technical Analyst is an entry-level professional in PDBs and agroecology, reporting to the Agri-PDB Platform Secretariat Coordinator and operating under the strategic and technical guidance of the Secretariat and associated teams within IFAD. The Technical Analyst supports the analysis of thematic and policy issues relevant to the Platform e.g. related to public development banks (PDBs) and regional networks and contributes input to the design and delivery of technical strategies, working group initiatives, and the Platform-based knowledge services. The incumbent is part of the Secretariat of the Agri-PDB platform and supports the coordination and facilitation of the network of PDBs. The incumbent participates in and contributes to ensuring coherence and cohesion with the overall activities of the Platform.

As part of the Agri-PDB Platform team, the Technical Analyst is responsible for supporting the implementation of activities linked in particular to the Platform's Working Group on Agroecology, and other thematic areas such as agroecological transition and climate policies, training, and results-based management tools (e.g. impact measurement and KPI). The incumbent supports the effectiveness, visibility, and alignment of PDB engagement in these areas under the ILSA Programme and related initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

• Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area.
• Areas - Agricultural Economics, Rural Development, Agricultural Management, Economics. Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php.
• Certification in finance, green bonds, and value chains is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in English (4 – Excellent) is required. Knowledge of French, Spanish, and/or Arabic (3 – Good) is desirable
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience in the United Nations system or an international financial institution preferred.
• Familiarity with public development banks (PDBs), agroecology, rural finance, and green investment frameworks is an asset.
• Experience in resource mobilization and program management, including donor reporting and funding proposal preparation, is highly desirable
• Experience in fieldwork and international policy frameworks related to global environment, natural resource management and rural development is an asset.
• Strategic thinking and organizational development: Personal influence
• Demonstrating Leadership: Personal leadership and attitude to change
• Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge and innovates
• Focusing on clients: Focuses on clients
• Problem solving and decision making: Demonstrates sound problem solving and decision-making ability
• Managing time, resources and information: Manages own time, information and resources effectively
• Team Work: Contributes effectively to the team
• Communicating and negotiating: Communicates effectively: creates understanding between self and others
• Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains effective working relationships
• Managing performance : Supports effective and efficient delivery.

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🕧 Deadline to apply: Monday, 27 July 2026 23.59 CET